O Connor Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

O'Connor Dam, located in Joshua, Texas, along the TR-Village Creek, is a private earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 12 feet and a length of 1300 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.8 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community.

Although the dam's condition assessment was rated as poor in 2015, its hazard potential is not available, and it is currently under moderate risk management measures. The dam features uncontrolled spillways with a width of 65 feet and two outlet gates. The structure is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure public safety. With its picturesque location and vital role in providing recreational activities, O'Connor Dam serves as a valuable water resource for both locals and visitors alike.

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR-VILLAGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.8

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

29

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.